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      03-09-2013, 09:01 PM   #23
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Two buckets with grit guard

Foam spray gun

Water sheeting method before drying:


Waffle weave microfiber, I usually pat dry instead of going back and forth to reduce the chances of scratches.

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Yes I'm a bit OCD.
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      03-09-2013, 10:32 PM   #24
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Two buckets with grit guard

Foam spray gun

Water sheeting method before drying:


Waffle weave microfiber, I usually pat dry instead of going back and forth to reduce the chances of scratches.

Invisible glass

Yes I'm a bit OCD.
Looks great.

What wax are you using?

Also, from your sig looks like we have identical cars. Where is that nice red one!? It was cold but I went out and did a quick wash a couple days ago. Car looks so good when it's shiny and newly washed.
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In my experience, you can't go wrong with anything from Adam's Polishes or 1Z Einszett. Both have great products that are reasonably priced. I usually get mine from Detailer's Domain. Adam's has great tutorial videos that explain the benefits of each product and how to use them. If you're a Costco member, you can stock up on microfiber towels there pretty cheap. Perfect for detailing and drying safely.
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Looks great.

What wax are you using?

Also, from your sig looks like we have identical cars. Where is that nice red one!? It was cold but I went out and did a quick wash a couple days ago. Car looks so good when it's shiny and newly washed.
I'm using Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant

http://www.detailedimage.com/Blackfi...P205/16-oz-S1/

It tends to hold up pretty long, I usually clay bar and reapply about 5-6 months. Too lazy to do it any more often than that.
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      03-10-2013, 01:31 AM   #27
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Oh and I usually decline the free car wash when I take it in for service. My dealer has the non-touchless automatic car wash. If you're OCD like me, I'd recommend anyone to decline the free car wash when servicing, they'll either run it through the machine or get a low-paid newbie to wash the car.
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      03-10-2013, 04:10 AM   #28
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The best thing I have found is Wolfs Decon Gel, it is totally harmless to the clear coat on the rims, and pretty much eliminates have to touch the wheels, makes life very easy now.
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I'm using this to dry my car and i'm never going back to anything else.
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...wel_p_516.html

just order it... looking forward to getting it... what other thing do i need to wash my car? a bucket... and what other products do u guys suggest, which mitts?
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A black car has proved itself to be hard to clean clean, what are your suggestions on keeping a black car clean without washing it every other day (seriously I have done this)
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A black car has proved itself to be hard to clean clean, what are your suggestions on keeping a black car clean without washing it every other day (seriously I have done this)
well ill enjoy washing my car.... but need to know what equipment do u guys have and what products to use
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